4 summer hair masks

Here are some hair mask recipes you can try making at home.

Moisturising: 

Mix three tbsp each of coconut milk and castor oil.Leave it for an hour, then rinse out with warm water.

De-frizzing: 

Grind a few hibiscus leaves and flowers with olive or coconut oil.Rinse after 15 minutes.Hibiscus is also known to prevent hair fall and delay greying of hair.

 

Hair loss:

Blend two tbsp each of castor oil, coconut milk, almond milk and fenugreek seed paste. Massage and wash off.

Softness: 

Try a banana-almond mask. Just mash a banana and add a few drops of almond oil, mix and massage this on the hair. Rinse after 20 minutes.

How to fix split ends !

There are several things you can do to prevent your hair from splitting.

After you apply conditioner in the shower, slowly run a wide-toothed comb through hair until all the tangles are out.

Get a haircut every six to eight weeks. It will remove split ends and keep your hair healthy and strong.

Never over-brush. A hundred brushstrokes is not necessary, and may lead to more splits than anything else.

Home remedies to take care of coloured hair

Here are some handy tips

1. First of all, you need to practice proper hair care. Look for sulfate-free shampoos to wash your hair so that your color is protected.

2. Do not wash your hair more than 2-3 times a week so that you can maintain your vibrant tresses!

3. Thirdly, make sure you have a strong conditioner at home. Coloured hair tends to be drier and more damaged, so conditioners with natural proteins will help strengthen the hair shaft and make your hair stronger.

4. Do regular coconut oil massage. The oil helps seal the cuticle, making your hair shinier and healthier!

5. Finally, home hair masks can also be a boon to your manes. Once a week, mix avocado, egg and some olive oil and apply to your hair. Shampoo it off after it dries for absolutely luscious locks!

(Inputs by: Dr Kiran Lohia, MD, Director Lumiere Dermatology)

Shoo away summer hair problems

Colouring your locks or taking a cool dip in the pool may be a problem for your hair during summer. Know how to protect your precious locks.

Kiran Lohia, managing director, Lumiere Dermatology suggests the following tips:

Hair colour fading: 

The sun's strong rays can often cause your hair colour to change due to its temporary bleaching effects. Wear a hat to protect hair. If not that, you can wear products with sun protection on your tresses.

Green hair: 

Swimming is a great way to cool yourself, but the chlorine present in it can make your hair turn green. Look for chlorine-removing shampoos so that your hair can return to its natural colour! And, try to wear a swim cap to reduce the amount of chlorine your hair is exposed to.

Forehead breakouts because of bangs: 

Greasy bangs sticking to the face can block your skin's pores leading to breakouts. Try to keep your bangs or hair off your face so that your skin can breathe.

High frequency for your hair

High frequency therapy is a type of intensive hair treatment to cure dandruff, hair-fall or alopecia, carried out by treating your hair with high-frequency infra and ultra rays.

Several salons in Mumbai have started using this therapy as something of a quicker solution to their hair-related problems.

What is it?

It utilises a transparent rod-like tool that is plugged in, has two to three different types of knobs that need to be fitted in front of it for different types of treatments. Usually, a wide comb is fitted. A tool used for treating dandruff that looks like a long handled comb generates current when brought in contact with the scalp. The second is an ultra ray treatment given through a distance with the use of a bulb.

Treatment procedure

The treatment begins by separating the hair in four-five different partitions, then unknotting it smoothly. After this, the comb that emits infra rays is used on various portions of the affected scalp. This is process is done for two-three minutes, followed by a thorough oil massage for about 20 minutes. Then, a moisturizing hair mask is applied to every strand of the hair from root to tip and left untouched for about 15 minutes. Then, this masked hair is treated with steam and is then exposed to ultra rays through a bulb for five-seven minutes. The treatment lasts for 45 minutes and one needs to take a head wash only the next morning. The treatment also includes pressure point massages for the neck and back.

Beauty expert Jaishree Shah says, "The best part is that this process doesn't hurt at all, one might just feel slight irritation when the mouth of the comb touched the scalp. However, you get used to it gradually. This treatment requires about eight sittings and your dandruff is completely treated."

This treatment requires a minimum of ten continuous sittings, which can be done twice or thrice a week. Post the ten sittings, one should not stop the treatment completely, but continue doing it on a fortnightly basis for better and long lasting results.

Beauty expert Bhavna Daniel, explains, "Infra rays are given prior to the treatment just when the hair is unknotted. The device is touched to scalp while the treatment and hence it shows visible effects. While, ultra rays are given in the form of a bulb, at the end of the treatment i.e. after steam. The ultra rays are given from a distance and not brought close to the scalp or hair."

Benefits of infra and ultra rays

• Improves blood circulation
• Helps generate new cells
• Exfoliates hair growth
• Treats dandruff effectively
• Prevents itchy scalp
• Stops hair fall gradually
• - Helps keep hair growth constant